Clashing U.S. and Iranian Claims on Nuclear Inspection Show Challenge Ahead
President Trump said that in the latest round of peace talks, Iran had agreed to full inspection of its nuclear sites. Iran’s government said it had not.
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Aoun rejects 'foreign interference,' calls for 'full restoration' of sovereignty
Aoun rejects 'foreign interference,' calls for 'full restoration' of sovereignty Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday rejected Israel's occupation of south Lebanon and other foreign interference, as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington. "We accept nothing less than an end to the Israeli occupation and at the same time, the fall of foreign tutelage, because our only option is our national sovereignty and our solewager is on the Lebanese state," Aoun said, according to his office. He also expressed hope that the new round of talks would be "decisive along the path of achieving what we seek for the good of our nation and people", namely "the full restoration of Lebanon's sovereignty over every grain of its soil".
Netanyahu says Israel should "free" itself from arms dependency on US
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 23 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel must achieve independence from US military reliance by developing domestic weapons-manufacturing capabilities, a shift he argues is essential for the ongoing conflict with Iran and its regional affiliates.
After Wars and False Starts, Cautious Optimism for U.S.-Iran Talks
Tehran and Washington face myriad negotiating pitfalls. But both sides are exhausted and running out of options. They may finally need a deal.
Iran, Oman to Continue Talks on Navigation Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Oman reaffirmed commitment to preserving the Strait of Hormuz as a secure and open international waterway, agreeing to continue negotiations on future navigation arrangements through a joint bilateral working group.
Marco Rubio to meet Gulf allies amid division over US-Iran ceasefire deal
US secretary of state to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain that his country remains committed to their security Middle East crisis live – latest updates Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, is to meet Gulf allies on Tuesday and Wednesday in an attempt to reassure them that the US remains committed to their security and the 60-day ceasefire deal struck with Iran last week will not embolden Tehran. The Gulf is divided over the deal. While Qatar has played a central role in mediating the agreement, some countries – notably the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain – are fearful it hands Iran substantial sums that may be ploughed into its military.
Iran and US trade rival readings of MoU before 60-day talks mature
The US-Iran memorandum is being implemented before Washington and Tehran have agreed what it means, turning the fragile deal into a battle over interpretation across the Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, nuclear inspections, oil sanctions and Lebanon.
Iran's "respect" for US key to sustaining peace and resolving war, says Trump
Washington, DC [US], June 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump emphasised that 'respect' from Tehran will be the deciding factor in maintaining peace following the conclusion of the Iran-Israel war, while voicing optimism that the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will trigger 'an oil gusher'.
Fifth round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon to be held in Washington today
Washington DC [US], June 23 (ANI): Amid the ongoing tensions in the region, Israel and Lebanon are set to engage in another round of talks in Washington DC on Tuesday (local time).
Marco Rubio to travel to UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain; regional issues, US-Iran MoU on agenda
Washington DC [US], June 23 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a three-day visit to the Middle East on Tuesday (local time) to hold talks on various regional issues, with the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) taking centre stage. According to a release by the US State Department, Rubio will be travelling to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from June 23 to 25.
Qalibaf, Araqchi Hold Talks with Omani Sultan on Strait of Hormuz Management
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Muscat to discuss the latest developments in Iran-US negotiations and issues related to the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
How Andy Burnham could set Britain on a new course on Israel and Palestine
How Andy Burnham could set Britain on a new course on Israel and Palestine Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:01 Gaza was a major reason behind Labour haemorrhaging votes to the Greens and independents but will a new leader turn the tide? The new Labour Party MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, being sworn in after his win in the recent by-election, in the House of Commons in London on 22 June (AFP) Off Andy Burnham has been notably reticent to speak about foreign policy in the past few weeks. He and his team believed doing so would not help him win his by-election in Makerfield, a largely white working-class seat, according to Labour sources.
Netanyahu meets with head of Bosnian Serb breakaway entity
Netanyahu meets with head of Bosnian Serb breakaway entity Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with the president of the Bosnian Serb breakaway entity, Republika Srpska. During the meeting, the flag of Bosnia and Herzogovina was not flown, only the flag representing the enclave, which was proclaimed by Bosnia Serbs in 1992 and recognised as a constituent part of the country in 1995. 🇮🇱🇧🇦 Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met with the pro-seperatist Bosnian Serb president.
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites Iran said Tuesday that the UN's nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel last year, as the first round of talks to end the Middle East war wrapped up in Switzerland. Tehran and Washington have signed a memorandum of understanding to end a war that sowed chaos across the Middle East and rattled the global economy, embarking on a 60-day period to settle broader issues including Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief. Diplomacy on that final deal ramped up on Tuesday, with Iran's leader heading to mediator Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio setting off on a tour of Gulf allies, and Lebanon and Israel due for direct talks in Washington.
Iran to set up Hormuz hotline with US
The new channel will help resolve incidents in the strategic waterway amid conflicting guidance for shipowners Iran has agreed to set up a 'hotline' with the US and other countries to "prevent and resolve any misunderstandings" involving ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said.
INDIA-NEW DELHI-CHINA-WANG YI-IRAN-SUPREME NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL-MEETING
(260623) -- NEW DELHI, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, meets with Qadir Nizamipour, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in New Delhi, India, June 22, 2026.
Netanyahu says he wants to lessen Israeli dependence on US weapons
Netanyahu says he wants to lessen Israeli dependence on US weapons Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for strengthening Israel's military autonomy and lessen their reliance on the US. “I want independence in terms of arms,” he declared during a meeting Thursday with a group of reserve officers in the occupied West Bank. "We need our own autonomous weapons system.
Europe Sidelined in Iran Talks: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said European countries have effectively marginalized themselves from Iran-related negotiations due to their conduct over the past two years, advising them to change approach if they seek a meaningful role in the process.
Replacing Starmer with Burnham is not enough to save Labour
Replacing Starmer with Burnham is not enough to save Labour Submitted by Tom Blackburn on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 20:32 The removal of an unpopular leader leaves many questions unanswered, including how to reunite a deeply divided party A tractor displaying a protest sign denouncing the governing Labour Party is driven through the streets near Parliament Square in central London on 3 March 2026 (Brook Mitchell/AFP) Off There will be few tears shed at the news of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, except perhaps his own . By the end of his tenure, Starmer could command neither authority nor affection, whether within the Labour Party or across the country at large. Last month’s local, Senedd and Holyrood election results confronted Labour MPs with the reality that many of them were facing wipeout; as soon as a credible alternative candidate emerged, they were always going to move against Starmer, who had long since become an electoral liability.
Itamar Ben Gvir: How the man keeping Netanyahu in office rose to power
Itamar Ben Gvir: How the man keeping Netanyahu in office rose to power Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 18:09 Notorious for provocative rhetoric and overseeing brutal treatment of Palenstinian prisoners, he has been able to galvanise supporters on the far right Itamar Ben Gvir, pictured here on 6 October 2022, is pivotal to the chances of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government staying in power after this year's general election (AFP) On Itamar Ben Gvir was once regarded as too extreme for the Israeli political mainstream. But the former youth activist has surged in popularity during the past decade to become the country’s national security minister and one of the best known figures in the country. Since the start of the genocide in Gaza in 2023, his reputation has spread worldwide, driven by incendiary actions and rhetoric against Palestinians and their supporters.
